Starting and growing a business is hard, but often deciding to start the business in the first place is even harder. We asked some successful entrepreneurs from around the community to open up to us about how they thought about starting a business.

Michele Cremeans, Lmt | Queen of La Belle Epoque

Starting my own business was important because I needed the creative freedom explore healing modalities that require peace, both personally and for my clients. I prefer to run and operate my business with minimal interference and provide a calm, streamline atmosphere for clients to find healing and rest. Read more>>

Megan Campbell | Travel Planner

Starting my own business as a travel planner (www.MegansTravelMagic.com) was a natural evolution of my lifelong passion for exploration and the joy I find in crafting unforgettable experiences. For me, planning a trip is like piecing together a puzzle, and there’s nothing quite like the thrill of organizing a journey. Travel has been a significant part of my life since childhood, fueled by family vacations and gymnastics competitions that took me across the country. Read more>>

Jaimie Coffman | Lash & Beauty

Mainly, creative freedom. but I also wanted my own space where clients from all walks of life could feel safe. Sometimes when clients are laying down with their eyes closed, they feel safe enough to bare their soul. I feel so fortunate and grateful to be trusted with this information. Sometimes I am the first to find out about a pregnancy, a divorce, a death in the family, or an identity crisis and I wanted a private and comfortable space for my clients so that when they open their eyes, they feel as beautiful as I see them. Read more>>